Points of Interest
- Public Garden
- Newbury Street
- Freedom Trail
- Faneuil Hall & Quincy Marketplace
- North End
- Harvard Square
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Boston Driving Tour
A plethora of landmarks and cultural sights are seen as this motorcoach tour winds its way through the historic streets and neighborhoods of Boston.
Old North Church
Relive Paul Revere's midnight ride at the Old North Church. It was here that Paul Revere ordered two lanterns hung in the steeple to signal how the British redcoats were on the move: "One if by land, two if by sea."
Harvard Square
Stroll through Harvard Square past the hallowed halls of one of America's oldest and most prestigious universities.
Faneuil Hall & Quincy Marketplace (independent exploration)
Faneuil Hall, hailed as the Cradle of Liberty, is a Georgian style building adjacent to the two story, 27,000 square foot Quincy Market, considered the social center of Boston. This indoor pavilion has shops, eating establishments, and street performers.
What you will see along the way:
Commence a scenic drive through the North End of Boston en route to the historic Old North Church. Your scenic drive then travels past the charming Beacon Hill area. Continue across the Charles River to Cambridge, where colonial charm abounds. Drive along a section of the historic Freedom Trail, a two and a half mile red-brick trail that takes you past many nationally significant sites.
Photo Opportunity:
Copley Square
Copley Square showcases stunning examples of medieval, classical, and modern design. The most prominent building is the Romanesque Trinity Church. Completed in 1877. Located on the south side is the magnificent Boston Public Library.
Special Notes:
For morning departures only (Tour BOS-305A), you may disembark at Quincy Market and remain for independent sightseeing. You may take the shuttle back to the ship at your own expense. This optional drop-off is not available for afternoon departures. Tour sequence may vary. There is a hill to walk up to reach the church. Harvard Yard may be closed without prior notice in which case you will view the yard from the exterior of the university gates.Child Price:
12 & under reducedDetails
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart the pier via the North End for a 30 minute stop at the Old North Church
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:20
- Time at site:
- 00:30
- Free time at site:
- 30
- Walking distance:
- 200
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Depart the Old North Church and continue past Beacon Hill and Public Garden to Harvard for a 45 min stop.
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 01:00
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Free time at site:
- 45
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 200
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Shopping available:
- Yes
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Depart Harvard Yard for Copley Square with a photo stop if time permits
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:20
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Depart Copley Square to Quincy Market via Freedom Trail. Guests may leave tour here and take the shuttle back to pier at own expense. (If time permits)
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:30
- Time at site:
- 00:05
- Free time at site:
- 15
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 100
- Wheelchair accessible:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Depart Quincy Market for the Pier
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Transport Capacity:
- 46
- Travel time:
- 00:15